Mind Over Mountains

30/09/2023

We have 2 spaces available for a Tongariro Crossing trip in 5 weeks!

This is for a group of 8 ladies. The package includes:
🚐 Travel to National Park Friday 4th November
🥘 Dinner Friday night
🏠 Accommodation Friday night
🥪 Breakfast and packed lunch
🚌 Shuttle to Tongariro Crossing start point
🥾 21km guided hike
📱 Plenty of scenic pics
🥤 Celebratory drink at Schnapps Bar
🚐 Travel back to Te Awamutu Saturday night

25/04/2023

This is what Mind over Mountains is all about. An impressive amount of training and preparation has gone into this!
Check out Mike Cosgrove and show him some love

Walking the Nullarbor 2023 for Mental Health.

17/03/2023

Love the feedback we got from the teens on our first trip:

11/03/2023

I’ve waited all week for the right energy to post some photos of our first ever Tongariro Crossing trip. It’s been a crazy week but I’ve finally taken a breath to show off our pics.
Our journey started 7 weeks ago when we had our first training walk around lake Ngāroto. Since then we have trained at least twice a week, including a double Kakepuku climb. This group has done amazingly well to stick at it. They have faced some pretty tough challenges, both mentally and physically, but they persevered and were rewarded with the spoils! I have seen them grow in self confidence, their fitness levels improve, and their connection strengthened as they have worked their butts off to make this experience memorable.

We could not have done this without Learning Matters Ltd. A huge thank you to Carla for sponsoring this trip.
The best part is they have all said that they are keen to do the crossing again! And they’re asking “what’s next?”
Might be time to make a list!

🏔 Tongariro Crossing Conquered! 🏔

06/03/2023

First Mind over Mountains Tongariro Crossing trip done!
An amazing accomplishment by this group. Thank you to whoever sorted the weather out for us, it ended up perfect!

More photos and a full trip briefing to come... right after I catch my breath.

12/02/2023

Another week of training closer to tackling the Tongariro crossing.
With a week of long showers coming up, we’ve got a big weekend of training planned! 2x Kakepuku climbs next Sunday. 🙏 the mountain isn’t too wet!

Preparations are well underway for our group
✅ Accommodation
✅ Transport
✅ Training

Keep an eye out for us training 👀 maybe we’ll see you on Kakepuku?

05/02/2023

Week 2 of training is complete. We’re officially on our journey to Tongariro!
Looking forward to seeing fitness levels increase and mindsets changing.
We can all do hard things! it’s just a matter of making a start, then putting one foot in front of the other.

04/01/2023

Happy 2023 everyone
January is here and it's time to make plans for '23!

If you know someone 14-17 years old who would benefit from an adventure, send them our way! We'd love to hear from them.
To apply for our March '23 trip over the Tongariro Crossing, follow this link:
https://forms.gle/Q6hMXBeqtsiLKJ3F8